An Islamic cap lies on a staircase near blood stains after a clash broke out between Dhaka police and activists from Hefatjat-e-Islam, a newly formed group, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, May 5, 2013. Bangladesh's capital fired rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law.

Bangladeshi police fire rubber bullets towards demonstrators during clashes with Islamists in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Civilian people carry an injured Islamist protestor during clashes with police in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Bangladeshi protesters set fire on a street during a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, May 5, 2013. Police in Bangladesh's capital fired rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law.

Bangladeshi protesters set fires on a street during a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, May 5, 2013. Police in Bangladesh's capital fired rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law.

Islamist protesters gather at an entry point to the city as the activists enforce a siege as part of their protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Bangladeshi policemen walk past a burning barricade set by protesters during a demonstration in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, May 5, 2013. Bangladesh security forces fired rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday, during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law.

Civilian people carry an injured Islamist protestor during clashes with police in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Bangladeshi police detain an Islamist protestor during clashes in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Bangladeshi police baton charge Islamists during clashes in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist protestors set fire in the streets during clashes with police in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Bangladeshi police fire rubber bullets from an armored car towards demonstrators during clashes with Islamists in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Bangladeshi Hefajat-e-Islam activists attend a rally in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Bangladesh police use a water cannon to extinguish fires set by Islamist protestors during clashes with police in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Online news-site bdnews24.com said at least 10 small bombs were exploded near the area.

Bangladeshi police fire rubber bullets towards demonstrators during clashes with Islamists in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Civilian people carry an injured Islamist protestor during clashes with police in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist protesters gather on a highway at an entry point to the city as the activists enforce a siege as part of their protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist protestors set fire in the streets during clashes with police in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Bangladeshi protesters throw stones at policemen during a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, May 5, 2013. Police in Bangladesh's capital fired rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law.

Islamist protesters gather on a highway at an entry point to the city as the activists enforce a siege as part of their protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist protesters gather at an entry point to the city as the activists enforce a siege as part of their protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist demonstrators pray during protests in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist protesters gather at an entry point to the city as the activists enforce a siege as part of their protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

A policeman walks on a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday, May 5, 2013 during a protest by Islamic activists. Police in Bangladesh's capital fired rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday during the protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law. The government in this Muslim-majority nation has rejected the groups' demands, saying Bangladesh is governed by secular liberal laws.

Islamists march in the street in Dhaka during a protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist demonstrators set fire to a police motorcycle inside the national mosque Baitul Mukarram premises during clashes with police in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

A policeman walks on a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday, May 5, 2013 during a protest by Islamic activists. Police in Bangladesh's capital fired rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday during the protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law. The government in this Muslim-majority nation has rejected the groups' demands, saying Bangladesh is governed by secular liberal laws.

Islamic activists block a road in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday, May 5, 2013 during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law. The government in this Muslim-majority nation has rejected the groups' demands, saying Bangladesh is governed by secular liberal laws.

An injured Islamic activist is carried away during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law, in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday, May 5, 2013. The government in this Muslim-majority nation has rejected the groups' demands, saying Bangladesh is governed by secular liberal laws.

Bangladeshi police fire rubber bullets towards demonstrators during clashes with Islamists in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist protesters gather on a highway at an entry point to the city as the activists enforce a siege as part of their protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamists gather inside the national mosque Baitul Mukarram premises during clashes with police in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist protesters gather on a highway at an entry point to the city as the activists enforce a siege as part of their protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.

Islamist protesters gather on a highway at an entry point to the city as the activists enforce a siege as part of their protest in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.'At least one person was shot dead and 35 people were injured,' police sub-inspector Rokon, who uses one name, told AFP. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka police Sheikh Nazmul Alam would only confirm that they fired rubber bullets to disperse unruly protesters. Hundreds of thousands of hardline Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law blocked major highways cutting off the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka from the rest of the country, police said.